Lycett in hot water over Vickery punch

Ty Vickery will forever be public enemy No.1 in the west and the Richmond ruckman has now got a painful reminder of just why after being punched in the face during the Tigers' 68-point thrashing at the hands of the Eagles.

Two years after smashing West Coast veteran Dean Cox's nose with a crude blow, Vickery was on the receiving end when West Coast ruckman Scott Lycett applied his own form of summary justice.

The pair became entangled in a heated moment during the second quarter, prompting Lycett to lose his cool and throw a left jab into the 25-year-old's face.

Both players were tugging each other's jumpers when the blow was landed, and while jumper punches are common Lycett is sure to face the heat for freeing his hand to land the blow.

He was placed on report and is now in danger of missing next week's blockbuster clash with the Sydney Swans at the SCG.

The strike came on a night where Vickery's every touch was booed by West Coast fans, who remain filthy over his nose-breaking blow on Cox in 2014.

In the lead-up to Friday night's clash Eagles coach Adam Simpson fuelled the fire urging supporters to unleash on Vickery.